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    Mash reacted to peshbandkid in 2022 6A UIL State   
    As a former high school marcher, there is disappointment when you can't break the top. However, I don't think the reasosn you listed are applicable in a lot of cases. Money will separate all high school activities, judging inconsistency happens, yet there tends to be some reasoning for why. It is extremely  important for bands and their students to make small, attainable goals in order to build a stronger program.
    In my senior year of high school, our major goal was to make Area finals in Area C. When we heard we made it, the energy we felt was unmatched. Did we go to state? No. Did our band get significantly better this season? Yes! 
     
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    Mash reacted to david19c in 2022 6A UIL State   
    Man, if only we could’ve had Vista at full strength. What could have been. Still insane to me that they used to be a bubble band that was more often out of finals than in, and now they have the best brass and ensemble sound in the state of Texas with less members and money. It’s inspiring to see the growth of this program since placing 24th at state in 2016. I hope this puts more respect on Vista’s name in future years. 
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    Mash got a reaction from VinoGirl in 2022 6A UIL State   
    Gonna be interesting, the last block of bands are so good.
    I remember as a Vista parent in the days where we were "Cedar Parked" competition after competition.  I do wish there was a salary cap of some sort on the productions.  In band, money is important of divisive, even in the same school districts.  I don't have a solution to propose, but it is an issue.  There is also a pretty wild population difference in 6A Schools.  Vista is at the low end and some schools have over a 1,000 more students.
    Love seeing how Vista has made the transition, so it can be done.  
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    Mash got a reaction from Tubalord11 in 2022 6A UIL State   
    Gonna be interesting, the last block of bands are so good.
    I remember as a Vista parent in the days where we were "Cedar Parked" competition after competition.  I do wish there was a salary cap of some sort on the productions.  In band, money is important of divisive, even in the same school districts.  I don't have a solution to propose, but it is an issue.  There is also a pretty wild population difference in 6A Schools.  Vista is at the low end and some schools have over a 1,000 more students.
    Love seeing how Vista has made the transition, so it can be done.  
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    Mash reacted to FaultLineBlues in 2022 6A UIL State   
    Genuine PSA from the bottom of my heart.
    If you find yourself in San Antonio, after the contest has ended, late at night and you're looking for something to eat with your family?
     
    Do NOT go to the Denny's near the Alamodome.
     
    It is a nightmare on earth. I went there last year and my girlfriend and I didn't get our food for two hours, and apparently every bus driver in the area had decided to show up and have the loudest possible conversation, about the most vile stuff possible. They also somehow managed to get three rounds of food before anyone else in our area got anything lmao
     
    I don't think I've seen true defeat in a face until we hit the second hour of waiting for food, and the family behind us (which I believe was from the Woodlands, they were very patient and understanding) literally started to fall asleep.
     
    That doesn't even begin to talk about the homeless people that would wander into the store and have to be escorted out regularly.
     
    So please, if you're hungry late after BOA, just eat somewhere else. Yard House maybe? It's more pricey but it's better than that darn Denny's, that's for sure. Heck, even a McDonald's would beat that Denny's. 
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    Mash got a reaction from brassdragon in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Best Fireworks.... Vista 🙂
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    Mash got a reaction from cjm715 in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    I'll just wait for the actual results
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    Mash reacted to Samuel Culper in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    I'm proud of Vista Ridge for finishing ahead of two of the three bands who beat them at BOA Austin.
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    Mash reacted to Nny14 in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Round Rock a late bloomer once again. I'm so proud of them!
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    Mash reacted to Dallas Hobbs in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    No problem since I love vista ridge anyway. 
     
    I’ll do you one better and send you my dad’s barbecue, off-the-bone chicken. Best bbq chicken ever. 
     
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    Mash got a reaction from ReveriesOp24 in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Best Fireworks.... Vista 🙂
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    Mash reacted to Samuel Culper in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    You must do penance and root for Vista at State. 
    And buy me some barbecue. 
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    Mash reacted to Dallas Hobbs in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Should’ve just kept them in the top like I originally had them🙈
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    Mash got a reaction from Nny14 in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Best Fireworks.... Vista 🙂
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    Mash got a reaction from Dallas Hobbs in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    You owe him some BBQ 🙂
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    Mash got a reaction from peshbandkid in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Best Fireworks.... Vista 🙂
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    Mash got a reaction from Samuel Culper in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Best Fireworks.... Vista 🙂
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    Mash got a reaction from An Inspirational Pinecone in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Best Fireworks.... Vista 🙂
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    Mash got a reaction from gregorydf01 in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Best Fireworks.... Vista 🙂
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    Mash got a reaction from celesta in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    Best Fireworks.... Vista 🙂
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    Mash reacted to J-Mike16 in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    5th: Vista Ridge with 94.4
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    Mash got a reaction from Dallas Hobbs in 2022 BOA San Antonio (Nov. 4 & 5)   
    I'll just wait for the actual results
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    Mash got a reaction from Parkwoodmom in 2021 6A UIL SMBC (Nov. 8 & 9)   
    Does anyone have a video of the shark band?  I kinda really want to see that show
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    Mash got a reaction from Tubalord11 in 2021 6A UIL SMBC (Nov. 8 & 9)   
    I love the fact that it is fun!
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    Mash reacted to Tubalord11 in 2021 6A UIL SMBC (Nov. 8 & 9)   
    No problem! Saw this show live in semis and was thinking what the heck is this while laughing and then the show was actually really good.
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